Shadows of Destiny

The Concil and Somemore ~Sylvester~ What Tamia did blew me away.

She fearlessly came to my defence and put the council in their place.

I was blessed.

I looked at Dominic’s box and was grateful that he did not come.

The hearing would have been difficult if he had shown up.

Of everyone, he was the only one that could disrespect me without consequence.

It wasn’t that I could not deal with him, but I had to respect my mother and not hurt her by hurting him.

Larry seemed disappointed, and I figured he must have planned something with Dominic.

I needed to investigate that man.

Even though we all knew Dominic did not have the smarts to pull off something of that magnitude, I could not say the same for Larry.

Tamia was right when she asked them if they traced the documents.

As much as they wanted to end the conversation after emphasising attacking Bane and Leo, I had to decline their request to end the meeting.

Pamela clamoured on Leo’s issue deliberately.

She said many things about the eastern alpha while watching Tamia’s reaction.

I knew what she was trying to prove, but I knew Tamia belonged to me and her heart beat only for me.

2 “Have you all finished?” I finally spoke, and there was silence.

Then Vino stood to speak.

“Yes, we have, your lordship, and we ask to close the meeting,” he said, and I shook my head.

“Today isn’t a silent day for me,” I said, and Vino sat back in his chair.

I looked at Pamela.

“What did you say were alpha Leonardo Albert’s crimes?” I asked her.

“Word has it that he has teamed up with Bane to help build his army, of which they plan on marching up north to overthrow you and take over,” she said with conviction, and I smiled.

“And where did you hear this?” I asked, and she did not look so confident again.

“We must keep our ears to the ground and listen for harmful news that can bring the downfall of our structure.” She explained, and I smiled.

“In other words, it is a rumour,” I said, and she was silent.

“And you ask me to launch an attack against this alpha based on a rumour that has no origin or facts,” I said so she could understand the stupidity of her request.

“I also did not miss that you kept looking at my mate while you made that request, I said and smiled.

“Let this be the last time this council will try to use Tamia’s ex-husband as bait.

It is low and disrespectful.

It is stupid and baseless, and I am highly disappointed in all of you.” I said.

“You all called me here for a question and answer session based on baseless allegations.

I would have been impressed if you had done your work, but you didn’t.

” I said.

create an issue out of nothing, there is a serious matter

morning to the east to demand development taxes from Alpha Leonardo? This was done after

back? Why did he threaten the

Tamia was in shock.

our room yesterday evening, but I was too angry about what the

a shame that Leo and I can never be friends because I took away

need an answer,” I said, and Councilwoman Joan

how did you

to us and enquire about the so-called development

am glad

and refused to change

no one

enforcer, and the council

the man knelt and kept his head

wasn’t allowed to look into our

morning? Who paid for your flight and

tongue, you and

news in the name of the Wolf lord is treasonous,” Marcel warned him, and the

the order

Dominic gave it to me,” he said, and people began

did he give this to you?”

“Three nights ago.

your seal

office,” he said, and people

and disappointment in

that was why Dominic did

the truth? Was he somehow on the

to do.” I Linked Marcel and Theodore, and they told me they were

said, and I noticed Vino was

who was equally shocked, but I could

could have planned

been the mastermind and planned it with my brother

looked at him and let my eyes linger

Lord Volkov,” he said, and I

is not for you to decide.” I

men moved

are guilty until proven

of the council members disagreed with me, but I did not

out of the way, I want to use this opportunity to state

but the alpha of the east rules the east, likewise that of the

do not declare war, I will not move to attack

waste or homes and families

might give my seat and this council money and power, expand our lands and strengthen our reach and hold, but it also ruins lives, destroys homes and brings pain and sorrow to

father did much of that in his time, creating enemies for the north

death

to

is for healing, peace

of you should try to force my hand against anyone, secretly or openly, or I will see that action as

had said my peace and decided to

Vino ended the discussion, and we

seat of

she

wait until we got home so

reward her for her bravery and for coming

She was the best.

and

had two more months to go, but it felt like

wanted to be one with

touched her lap, and she smiled at